A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2307206 Details
Epoch: 106 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2308589 epoch_slot_no: 18989 block_no: 2307098 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1079 time: 2019-03-12 07:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14817fa5ce4b82dd5b50aef4af80f1cd06426041f8bb1fd18026d4d9b29d4b01Block Operator
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